(2025 Solved) How to Download Discovery Plus on PC and Mac?

Streaming services like Discovery+ operate under the outdated assumption that offline viewing is exclusively a mobile activity, something you do on a 6-inch phone screen on a bus, not on a 13-inch MacBook Pro during a work trip or on a PC in a dorm room with throttled bandwidth.

If you have searched for a "Download" button on the Discovery+ browser interface, you already know the frustration. It simply isn't there. This article is about fixing that gap using the tools available to us in 2025.

Can You Officially Download Discovery Plus Videos on Mac or PC?

Discovery+ (and its parent entity Warner Bros. Discovery) has not built a native application for Windows or macOS. According to their official support pages, offline downloads are restricted to:

• iOS devices (iPhone/iPad)
• Android phones and tablets
• Amazon Fire tablets

Check the official help center statement:

On a computer, you are forced to watch Discovery Plus via a web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge). You cannot simply drag and drop video files from a browser cache that contains DRM-protected content. This is a deliberate feature, not a bug, designed to keep you tethered to an active internet connection.

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Many users attempt to use Android Emulators (like BlueStacks) to run the Discovery Plus mobile app on a PC. In my experience, this is a clumsy solution that often results in crashing, poor resolution, or DRM errors.

How to Download Discovery Plus Videos to Computer?

Since the official channels have abandoned desktop users, we have to look at third-party software. To be clear, we are not talking about "screen recording",—which is time-consuming and quality-degrading—but actual downloading Discovery Plus videos.

For this task, I utilize KeepStreams for Discovery Plus.

KeepStreams For Discovery Plus

KeepStreams is the ultimate Discovery Plus Video Downloader that lets you save content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, and more directly to your Windows or Mac computer. Download videos in Full HD 1080p as permanent MP4/MKV files. With batch downloading and ad-removing technology, you can take full control of your library and watch offline anywhere, anytime

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KeepStreams acts as a specialized browser bridge. It authenticates your legal Discovery+ subscription and then pulls the video data directly from the server, wrapping it into an MP4 file. It essentially treats your computer like a mobile device, bypassing the browser's inability to cache video locally.

This solves the two main Discovery Plus download limits discussed in forum threads:

1. Portability: You can watch on a plane or train without Wi-Fi.
2. Permanence: The files don't disappear after 48 hours.

To visualize why the desktop method is superior for archival purposes, I’ve compiled the key differences below.

Step-by-Step: Using KeepStreams to Save Discovery Plus Content on PC

If you are comfortable installing standard software, this process is straightforward. Here is the workflow I use to archive Discovery Plus documentaries.

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If you are on the Discovery Plus cheaper, ad-supported tier, watching online means sitting through commercials. KeepStreams have the capability to filter these ads out during the processing phase. You can read more about the mechanics of downloading Discovery Plus with ads removed here.

Downloading vs. Screen Recording

A common question I see in tech forums is: "Why can't I just use OBS or QuickTime to record my screen?"

Technically, you can try, but you will likely fail. Streaming services implement High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you attempt to record Discovery Plus using standard screen capture software, the video player often turns black while the audio continues playing. It's complicated to fix.

Even if you bypass the black screen, recording is a 1:1 time investment. To record a 2-hour documentary, you must let your computer run for 2 hours. Downloading is significantly faster and retains the original source quality (up to 1080p) without the stuttering or UI overlays typical of screen recordings.

Conclusion

While Discovery+ continues to prioritize mobile users, those of us who prefer the fidelity and screen real estate of a Mac or PC are not out of luck.

Using a tool like KeepStreams allows you to take ownership of your viewing experience, freeing you from the constraints of unstable Wi-Fi and arbitrary expiration dates. It transforms a rental service into a personal library.

Next Step ➡️ If you have a flight coming up or simply want to archive a favorite series, download the trial version of KeepStreams for Discovery Plus today and test it with one episode to see the quality difference for yourself.